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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
BDI DataLynk
2807 Douglas Cove, Lago Vista, TX 78645
Bob Ballard, RCDD, and Owner Phone: 512-785-9024
E-mail: bob@bdidatalynk.com

Lee College, Baytown, Texas to Offer Industry Recognized Certified Fiber Optic
Technician Courses

March 11, 2007, Baytown, Texas – It was announced today that Lee College, Baytown, Texas,
in cooperation with BDI DataLynk, will offer Industry Recognized, Certified Fiber Optic
Technician Training Courses. Session 1 - The Basic 3-day Certified Fiber Optics Technician
Course (CFOT) explores the theory and history of fiber optics data transmission. Bob Ballard,
RCDD, CFOS, with over 20 years of industry experience, helps to examine and recognize
various connector and cable types, teach you how to design, install, terminate, splice, and test
fiber optics networks. Also included in this session is introduction to the OTDR. This program
is designed for anyone wanting to become a Certified Fiber Optics Technician. This program
includes 75% hands on activities and prepares the student to take the CFOT exam given and
graded the final day of class. This course is accredited for BICSI CECs (Continuing Education
Credits): RCDD 21, Installation 12 and is sanctioned by the Fiber Optics Association (FOA).
Tuition of $600.00 includes all course materials.
Course Location/Time: Lee College, Baytown, Texas: Monday – Wednesday, April 9 - 11 8:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Session 2 (Optional) - Certified Specialist in Fiber Optics Network Testing & Maintenance –
(CFOS/T)
A focal point in the program is to offer a general, easy to understand, approach to fiber optics
testing standards with little theory and considerable hands on activities. This comprehensive
program explains the variety of testing standards, equipment and technological approaches
used in fiber network testing and maintenance and how to choose among them. This 75%
hands on course explores the overall spectrum of testing and maintenance of single and multi
mode fiber optics networks and provides a detailed overview of various equipment used in
testing and maintenance. Subject matter includes a detailed study of ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-14A,
OTDR fundamentals and uses, OTDR vs. Insertion Loss Testing, Return Loss Testing, and
Attenuation testing using the Power Source and Light Meter.  Subject matter prepares the
student to take the Certified Fiber Optics Specialist/Testing (CFOS/T) exam given and graded
the final day of class.  This course is accredited by BICSI for 14 RCDD CECs and 12
Installation CECs. Tuition of $575.00 includes all study materials, consumables and PC-Based
Simulated OTDR Software.
Course Location Time: Tuition of $575.00 includes all course materials. Course Location/Time:
Lee College, Baytown, Texas: Thursday – Friday, April 9 - 11 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

To register call: 281-425-6311 or visit www.bdidatalynk.com for more information.

BDI DataLynk is an Austin based company providing standards based computer network
infrastructure training programs.  All programs are accredited by BICSI and sanctioned by the
Fiber Optics Association (FOA).

For more information on the BDI DataLynk training programs and current class schedules, visit
the web site at www.bdidatalynk.com or call 512-785-9024.

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Dean Wilks
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Office: (281)425-6460
Fax:(281)425-6278
E-mail: dwilks@lee.edu
March 11, 2007, Austin, Texas
BDI DataLynk, LLC
Fiber Optic Training Professionals
PO Box 4951, Lago Vista (Austin), TX 78645
Ph: 512-785-9024, Email

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